Obesity
is one of the leading life style diseases which have been identified as more
aggressive than AIDS.

There is
a definite link between body weight and heart disease. According to the World
Health Organization (WHO), obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease,
which is the No. 1 cause of death globally. While some causes for this higher
risk are understood, others are not.

For example, studies show that obesity is linked
to:

Increases in LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides

Decreases in HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)

High blood pressure

Increased risk for type 2 Diabetes: The combination of excess
weight and diabetes is associated with a greater risk for heart disease
and developing complications from diabetes.

Even when
no risk factors are present, excess weight itself increases risk for heart
disease